Fountains Abbey
Departure from Markington with Wallerthwaite (North Yorkshire)
Great circular walk to visit Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the famous ruins of Fountains Abbey. Fees apply to visit the Fountains Abbey.
Rievaulx Bridge & Wass from Cold Kirby
Departure from Cold Kirby (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk includes a further stage in the series of circular walks on the theme of the Cleveland Way. This route takes in a short section of the Cleveland Way between Cold Kirby and Rievaulx Bridge and provides an excellent taste of the scenery in this area.
Rievaulx
Departure from Old Byland and Scawton (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk around the countryside West of Rievaulx Abbey, passing the fish ponds that were established by the monks, the lovely village of Old Byland and its ancient church, then Caydale Mill and the valley that returns to the River Rye and the emerging views of Rievaulx Abbey.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.
Nunnington & Harome from Oswaldkirk
Departure from Oswaldkirk (North Yorkshire)
This North Yorkshire walk is full of interest, visiting three villages, the rivers Rye and Riccal, a section of old railway and a section of the Ebor Way. The route also starts from an excellent pub.
Rievaulx Abbey from Helmsley and back
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This is a short walk from the car park next to Helmsley Castle. This is good for a short winter day or a longer day if you want to explore the ruins of the castle and then walk over to Rievaulx Abbey and explore it too. There is a good cafe at Rievaulx Abbey and a good selection of shops in Helmsley.
Beck Dale & Rievaulx from Helmsley
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk starts from Helmsley and takes in Beck Dale, the River Rye & Rievaulx Abbey before joining the final stage of the Cleveland Way from Rievaulx Bridge back to Helmsley.
Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors route explores the moors to the north of the village of Hawnby and mainly uses moorland tracks. The walk makes a circuit of Hawnby, Bilsdale West and Wetherhouse Moors and gives views into upper Ryedale, Bilsdale and Ladhill Gill.
Hawnby Hill and Moor
Departure from Hawnby (North Yorkshire)
This is a very pleasant walk which is not too demanding in terms of length, ascent or navigation. It follows good tracks over the moors, quiet farm roads and has one section over the moor on a narrow path through the heather. Varied scenery, great views from the top of Hawnby Hill and a lovely country pub en-route.
Black Hambleton Circular
Departure from Osmotherley (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.
Rievaulx Moor from Cowhouse Bank
Departure from Helmsley (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk around Rievaulx Moor is easy to follow and gives periodic views into the lower valleys below the Rievaulx Bank. There are some muddy stretches after heavy rain.
The Wainstones from Chop Gate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk passing through farmland, onto the open moors and up to the ridge with the dramatic Wainstones. Return via the peaceful hamlet of Urra, passing the farm at Bilsdale Hall. Good refreshments in the Buck in at Chop Gate.
Round Hill and Stumps Cross from Chop Gate
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors walk takes you into the wild open moorland of this National Park. The route is mostly along well defined tracks and paths but do choose fine weather to enjoy the view.
The Rudland Ridge
Departure from Bransdale (North Yorkshire)
This North York Moors circular walk's main focus is to enjoy the views from Rudland Rigg. This is a quiet part of this National Park and you can almost be guaranteed solitude.
Suprise View
Departure from Otley (West Yorkshire)
A pleasant stroll to our local viewpoint, with a prehistoric cup-and-ring marked rock en route
Otley and the River Wharfe
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
Stroll down into the historic town of Otley, returning via the River Wharfe and Chevin Forest Park.
Chevin Forest Park
Departure from Carlton (West Yorkshire)
An extended exploration of our local woods and crags, with superb views and historic monuments.
From Carlton Bank: Four hills and a dale
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A nice 11 mile walk starting and finishing at the Lord Stones Cafe at the top of Carlton Bank, where there is good parking. It takes in the three North facing hills and the climb to Round Hill. The route returns down past Bilsdale Hall to Seave Green. From here it passes through rolling pastures to a short section on Raisdale Road before taking a lovely path through woods and over the moors back to the start.
In total it is 11.66 miles and covers 2262ft of ascent and descent.
Cringle Moor and The Wainstones
Departure from Bilsdale Midcable (North Yorkshire)
A half day, circular walk which takes in the three summits of the north facing ridge which runs from Lordstones to The Wainstones. It returns via the path which runs below the ridge and finishes at the Lordstones cafe.
Hasty Bank
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Hasty Bank taking in badgers Stone and Tripsdale. A Desolated Moorland walk.
Clay Bank via Cockayne circular
Departure from Ingleby Greenhow (North Yorkshire)
Wild and open moorland ridges, scenic Bransdale with the interesting church.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
More walks in Thornton Bridge
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Quernhow
- Aldwark
- Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton
- Alne
- Angram Grange
- Arkendale
- Asenby
- Bagby
- Baldersby
- Balk
- Beningbrough
- Birdforth
- Bishop Monkton
- Boltby
- Boroughbridge
- Brafferton and Helperby
- Brearton
- Bridge Hewick
- Burneston
- Burton Leonard
- Carlton Husthwaite
- Carlton Miniott
- Carthorpe
- Cattal
- Catton
- Cold Kirby
- Coneythorpe and Clareton
- Copgrove
- Copt Hewick
- Coxwold
- Cundall with Leckby
- Dalton
- Dishforth
- Dunsforths
- Easingwold
- Eldmire with Crakehill
- Ellenthorpe
- Farnham
- Fawdington
- Felixkirk
- Ferrensby
- Flawith
- Flaxby
- Givendale
- Goldsborough
- Great Ouseburn
- Great Ribston with Walshford
- Green Hammerton
- Holme
- Hood Grange
- Howe
- Howgrave
- Humberton
- Hunsingore
- Husthwaite
- Hutton Conyers
- Hutton-Sessay
- Kilburn High and Low
- Kirby Hall
- Kirby Hill
- Kirby Knowle
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirk Hammerton
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Knaresborough
- Langthorpe
- Linton-on-Ouse
- Little Ouseburn
- Littlethorpe
- Marton cum Grafton
- Marton-le-Moor
- Melmerby
- Middleton Quernhow
- Milby
- Moor Monkton
- Myton-on-Swale
- Newby with Mulwith
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- Newton-on-Ouse
- Nidd
- North Kilvington
- Norton Conyers
- Norton-le-Clay
- Nun Monkton
- Oldstead
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Plompton
- Rainton with Newby
- Raskelf
- Roecliffe
- Sandhutton
- Scotton
- Scriven
- Sessay
- Sharow
- Sinderby
- Skelton-on-Ure
- Skipton-on-Swale
- South Kilvington
- South Stainley with Cayton
- Sowerby
- Staveley
- Sutton with Howgrave
- Sutton-under-Whitestonecliffe
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Theakston
- Thirkleby High and Low with Osgodby
- Thirlby
- Thirsk
- Tholthorpe
- Thormanby
- Thornbrough
- Thornton-le-Street
- Thornton-on-the-Hill
- Thornville
- Thorpe Underwoods
- Tollerton
- Topcliffe
- Upsall
- Walkingham Hill with Occaney
- Wath
- Westwick
- Whixley
- Wildon Grange
- Wilstrop
- Youlton